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Don’t Be The Next Victim: Protect Yourself With A Home Security System

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Property crimes according to Tennesse’s statistics are very high in Nashville. The National Crime Statistics median is 27.3 and Nashville’s rate is 39.71. The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) website indicated that burglary offences in Nashville are on the rise. However, other crimes such as vandalism, arson and robbery are also becoming more widespread. Having your house burglarized is more than just a burglar stealing your valuables and possibly damaging your home in the process.  The average loss per burglary in the U.S is $2230, and this does not account for the psychological costs to the homeowner, who is left feeling that their privacy was invaded and which subsequently causes them to live in fear.

It takes a burglar between an average of 8-12 minutes to enter your home and remove valuables such as: jewelry, cash, electronics, gold and guns. While it will take you the homeowner, years to probably forget the horrifying experience. Do you ask yourself am I going to be the next victim? When you learn of someone else’s burglary experience? There is no need too.

A Nashville Alarm System will provide the safety that you, your family and your home deserve.  In today’s sophisticated, technological world, alarm systems are not just equipped to ward off intruders. With access from your smart phone you could also call emergency personnel and control your lights as well.

Flex Alarm’s flex panel interactive security and control system, is the first security panel specifically designed for use with phones and tablets. An alarm system is also an efficient discouraging factor for burglars who might be targeting your home. With a Home Security System in Nashville, you home will have continuous protection, something you as a homeowner are unable to do around the clock.

Facts:

  • Most burglars enter through the front door
  • 65% of burglaries happen between 6.00 am and 6.00pm
  • A burglar will target the master bedroom first.
  • A burglary could happen to you whether you live in the city or the suburbs.

It is your duty to safeguard your home and your family and it should be your number one concern whether you are at home or away.

Making Security Priority -Choosing A Home Alarm System

by Flex Alarms
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Alarming isn’t it?

  • A burglary happens every 15 seconds in the U.S
  • $2230 is the average loss per burglary in U.S break-ins
  • Most break-ins happen between 6.00 am and 6.00 pm – when most people are at work
  • 34% of burglars enter through the front door

FBI, Tennesse’s Crime Statistics and National Crime Statistics, all paint a very gloomy picture of how serious, and concerning homeowners should be about protecting their home and family from burglary. A Home Security System in Nashville has become a critical need for you the homeowner to provide all round protection to your home and family .

Your choice is dependent on which type of security system you prefer, how much you are willing to spend depending on your neighborhood and how much security you want. Most choose an all inclusive package which include equipment and monitoring.

With the advancement of technology, the home alarm systems available  today serve as a multi-functional all protection for the home and family. They are programmed to call emergency services, video surveillance and turn on lights or could be linked to the heating system.

Access to your system could be available through your internet or smart phone. Nashville Alarm System varies in price and sophistication. Here are some suggestions offered from the FTC and Attorney General to assist you with your decision.

  • Check in with your friends and family who already have use of a Nashville Alarm System and ask for their help in determining the important information you need to help you make a decision
  • Take the time to select and review a couple alarm system companies. Read about the customers experiences
  • Ensure that the contractor’s license is current and in good standing- Check the National Association of State Contractors Licensing Agencies
  • Obtain several estimates from several companies and make the comparison- a high quality company will not try to get you to sign a contract or make a purchase unless you are comfortable
  • Read the fine print of the contract, it should address: installment price, contract period, a written warranty, owner’s manual, explanation of your right to cancel the contract
  • Check in with your fire and police department to determine whether you need to register your system.

Also don’t be afraid to ask questions:

  • Will the company call you before they notify the police?
  • What is the penalty if you decide to terminate the contract?
  • What happens if you decide to move?
  • Who is responsible for repairs and upgrades of the system?
  • Warranty coverage available
  • What is the monitoring cost

Few benefits of installing a Home Alarm System

  • Lower home insurance rate – check with your Insurance Company to determine what discount if any is available
  • Your alarm sign could scare a burglar away from your house
  • Continuous protection of your home

Flex Alarms is a local Nashville Alarm System Company. The founders have been Nashville residents for over 30 years and care deeply about the safety of the community of Nashville.

Protect Your Home from Burglaries with Nashville Alarm Systems

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In the month of July 2015, over a course of just four days, five houses were broken into by burglars in the Memphis, Tennessee midtown area. This has obviously shaken the sense of security and safety of residents in the area. “I feel so violated”, is what one of the burglary victims said.

That sense of violation is perhaps at the heart of what everyone feels after their house has been burglarized. In this particular chain of burglaries (which Memphis police have yet to pronounce as being related), there have been repeated burglaries in certain houses. While in one house, it was the second successful burglary attempt; in another it was the third.

The valuables lost in a burglary may be precious heirloom or important documents. It may be something that may not have monetary value but which is high in sentimental value. It could also be something you have worked hard for or are still paying through your credit card for. In this particular chain of burglaries, some of the things that were stolen were a passport, two flat screen TVs, $500 cash, a handgun, water heater, etc.

In one of the houses that was broken into, several items were out of place, but nothing was stolen. This was because the homeowner was alerted by the alarm system. Although the burglar got away, this particular homeowner did not have to deal with the loss of any valuables.

With state-of-the art technology, it is not difficult to safeguard your home and belongings from criminals who will not stop from anything. Why open yourself up to such insecurity and danger?

A simple home security system can even mean the difference between life and death. With the increasing number of burglaries in Nashville that go wrong, where the homeowner gets shot or injured, sometimes even fatally, the price of not having a home alarm system is too high to pay.

Crime Statistics in Tennessee Increase Sales of Home Security Systems

by Flex Alarms

An FBI statistical report of the number of crimes in each state in the United States in 2012, put Tennessee at the top of the list with 643.6 violent crimes per 100,000 people. These violent crimes range from burglary, property crime, larceny-theft to forcible rape and aggravated assault. While you may look at the statistics and think that does not seem to be much and that you will never be a victim of a burglary or other crime, chances are that each and every victim of a violent crime also thought that way before it happened. Why take chances?

A second report from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics states that 28 homes out of 1000 get burglarized every year in the United States. For some reason, burglaries seem to peak during the summer season.

In the month of July 2015, the normally peaceful Germantown made news with a spate of crimes, ranging from burglaries to robberies at gunpoint. An elderly couple was robbed at gunpoint inside their own home in the month of January. In a similar incident, but this time inside a gated community, an elderly couple was robbed of their precious jeweler and hard-earned money. In another case, a burglary was reported by a 13-year-old girl who happened to be home when two burglars broke in. She had the presence of mind to hide in the closet and call her dad on the phone. Police are investigating all these cases.

It is no wonder that the news of all this has led to a sharp increase in the sales of Nashville alarm systems. Nobody wants to feel unsafe inside their own home. Nobody should feel insecure about leaving their home and going out for work, fun, and leisure. Home security systems in Nashville can give you much needed peace of mind, whether you are sleeping at home at night or away from home during the day.

Home security systems are easy to install and operate. With state-of-the-art technology that enables the system to get connected to your phone or tablet, either to your cellular data plan or the Internet, you can be sure of having your home under 24-hour surveillance no matter where you are. With smart features like pet immune motion detectors, smoke detectors, key fob, etc., you are just one step away from protecting your home from criminal minds.

Our Nashville Alarm Systems Are The First Line Of Defense

by Flex Alarms

A home invasion is a terrifying situation. Someone breaks into your home to steal your belongings, and they come across you. Startled, they are likely to use whatever weapon they have brought with them. This is a common occurrence in Nashville lately. There has been a rash of invasions in Nashville this spring and summer, committed by armed robbers. These instances range from late night to midday attacks. Usually breaking in in pairs, these gunman are looking for cash, electronics, jewellry and other valuables.

In late May, two people were shot during such an attack and suffered serious injuries. Early June saw another homeowner injured by a gunshot from a home invasion. Other attacks have had homeowners held at gunpoint while their possessions were ransacked.  The attacks are happening across the city – north or south, it doesn’t matter. You and your belongings are at risk in Nashville with this increase in criminal activity.

Without a Nashville security system, you leave yourself open to attack, theft, and violent crime. You or your loved ones could be seriously injured or even killed by robbers who are after your belongings and valuables. You may not think you’re at risk, but the spread of occurrences across the city should show you that everyone is at risk. Protect yourself in one of the most dangerous cities in the country with a Nashville security system from FlexAlarms. Whether you’re at home, or out of town, be safe with home alarms from FlexAlarms.

A home alarm system is one of the best methods of protection for your property. They can be hooked up to monitoring systems, which reports suspicious behaviour. As soon as the alarm is set off, the authorities will be alerted and will respond to your property. The police in Nashville have increased the number of patrols on duty, so response time will be fast.

A simple wall-mounted alarm system can be controlled from your smartphone, tablet, or laptop. With a pet immune motion detector, FlexAlarms systems can be operated as an iPhone home alarm system, so you can monitor your property and your valuables from anywhere. The ease of use means protecting yourself is simple and convenient. When all your neighbours are afraid to leave their homes, you can head to work or on vacation knowing your home is safe.

Just having a Nashville alarm system means you are safer than you were without. Our internet connectivity alarms with multiple points of contact protect your home from unwanted invaders. At FlexAlarms, we work with you to create the system you need for your protection. You can choose from a standard keypad controlled system, or an iPhone home alarm system. Feel safe at home – call FlexAlarms today.

Nashville On Top 25 Most Dangerous City

by Flex Alarms

With a crime rate of 50 crimes committed per one thousand residents, it’s no wonder why Nashville is on the Country’s 25 most dangerous cities list. The chances of becoming a victim in Nashville are one in 20; that is a pretty high chance, with other communities the same size having much lower chance of becoming a victim.

So why is the crime rate so high in Nashville? There is a lot of drug abuse, and a lot of guns. Which drug abusers that are armed that need more drugs, may be a cause of all the violent crimes and the break-ins. The poverty rate may also play a part in how high the crime is, as like most other violent cities, you can see a connection with the poverty rate and the crime rate in the area. The last thing that can be affecting the high crime rate in Nashville is the low graduation rates of high school and college students. This lower education rate is feeding the growing poverty rate, and in turn the crime rate, and drug abuse.

Good news, the crime rate in Nashville has been lowered over the last few years. In 2014, the murder rate was the lowest it had been in over 50 years. With the murder rate going down, we can hope to see the crime rate also go down.

The police are stepping up their game, to hopefully lower the crime rate even further and catch more criminals. The new strategies include adding more manpower to the force, creating better maps of where the crimes are happening, and engaging with the community.  The strategies are being put into place where the crime rate is highest, and then being implemented in the rest of Nashville.

You should also protect your home, and loved ones with a home alarm system, while the crime rate is still high in Nashville. FlexAlarms offers alarm systems to meet your needs in a home alarm system. FlexAlarms offers basic wall mounted alarm systems that can be hooked up to your smartphone or tablet for ease of use. Home alarm systems protect your home from being broken into, as most criminals don’t want to be caught. This means that a home alarm system is the best deterrent for burglaries, and to protect your home. The alarm system reports any suspicious activity going on in or around your home, no matter if you are home or not, day or night. The police will also be contacted as soon the alarm is tripped, allowing them to be at your home in a few minutes.

So, why worry about your or your loved ones safety in your own home? Or why should you worry about someone breaking into your home well you are out? Home alarm systems are inexpensive for the relief they provide the user, and the user’s family. FlexAlarms only take a few minutes to install and are easy to use.  Maybe your home alarm system lowers the crime rate a little bit more, making Nashville a better place to live.

Nashville Home Burglaries Are On The Rise

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The crime rate in Nashville has been on the rise. Home burglaries are increasing, and thieves are becoming bolder. There has been an increase in break-ins at homes in the middle of the day, like the case the break-in that happened recently. A home was broken in during the middle of the day, and many heirlooms were stolen.

There is also a home that has been broken into 3 times in just the past few months. The burglars stole guns from the home, which have since been used in the other break-ins of the same house in North Nashville. The burglars have been using the same living room window each time to enter the home and steal whatever they want. Luckily, no one was home during any of the three burglaries. A surveillance video caught images of the burglars, which the police have released the images to the public to try and find out who these burglars are.

This rise in the burglary rate has the left the police to try new strategies. The Nashville Police are adding more manpower, creating better maps of where the crimes are happening, and engaging potential witnesses. These new strategies are going to be put in place in the neighborhoods which have the most break-ins to hopefully stop or slow down the number of break-ins in that area. There is going to be police in plain clothes around in these areas. The Nashville police also suggest that you look into home alarm systems, as these systems can inform the police about a break-in during times you are not at home.

If you want to protect your home, and you live in one of the areas that have a high burglary area, you should think about installing a monitored home alarm system. The police can only help you if they know about the break-in. Home alarm systems are the best deterrent for burglaries, and to protect your home. There are many different types of Home alarm systems on the market from the basic wall-mounted keypad, to those that can be accessed via your smartphone or tablet. Home alarm systems are easy to use and can be installed in any home.  With a home alarm system, the authorities will be in your home within a few minutes of a break-in or burglary. You will be also be contacted when there is any suspicious activity going on in or around your home, no matter if you are home or not, day or night.

As this system protect yours home from being broken into and your items being stolen, they protect you and your loved ones from harm and the worry about the rising crime rate in Nashville. Home alarm systems also add value to your home when you are planning to move. One alarm system can protect your home from being robbed, even if you have been robbed three times like the home in North Nashville.

Security Systems in Nashville Help Protect Your Home

by Flex Alarms

On May 21, 2015, three high school students in Nashville were arrested by the police for a home burglary. They were reported by an alert lady who noticed unusual activity on the street that she was driving by. She immediately called 911, which led the police to the scene of the intended burglary. While the teenagers tried to get away from the back of the house that they were intending to break into, they were caught by the police.

The students were two 17-year-olds and one 16-year-old, who are now being held in juvenile detention. Their identities have not been revealed due to their age.

The crime was prevented only because of the astute observation and presence of mind of the lady, who noticed the teenagers get out of a Jeep, put on their hooded sweatshirts and gloves, and walk purposefully towards the back of the house.

While it is not known if the house had already had a home security system installed, in which case any break-in would have automatically alerted the authorities, it is a well-known fact that alarm systems are a big deterrent to burglars who have been known to strike even more frequently in recent times. Security systems in Nashville are being installed in more and more numbers by smart and discerning homeowners.

With increasing crime rates in Nashville, from attempted robbery to attempted murder, with most burglaries taking place in broad daylight in the safest of neighborhoods, it is obvious that the time has come to take your security in your own hands. Whether it is a traditional keypad on the wall type of home security system or one where everything is controlled on your smartphone, it doesn’t matter as long as you have your home and your property covered with state of the art Nashville alarm systems. Protecting your loved ones and your home with infallible technology is the way to go to outwit criminal elements who are getting smarter by the day. Whether you are at home or away from home, your home will be safe with security systems in Nashville.

Nashville Alarm Systems Help Deter Criminals

by Flex Alarms

Police in Nashville have increased the frequency of their patrols after a particularly violent home burglary incident that resulted in a man getting shot. The man, Derek Joyce, was shot three times when he interrupted the burglary at his aunt’s house.

The intruders entered Debra Joyce’s home on June 3, 2015, and held Debra, and two construction workers who were working in the home, at gunpoint. They were held at gunpoint for more than 20 minutes while the accomplice searched and ransacked the home. When Derek entered the home, unaware of what was going on inside, he was shot at when he tried to fight off the intruders. He is in a critical condition at Vanderbilt Medical Center.

The two construction workers fled from the site of the crime during the shooting. The suspects also left the home and are being sought by the police. While there were two people involved in this crime, no one has been taken into custody yet. Police are still on the lookout for the suspects.

The incident has put the entire neighborhood on alert. This is another in a series of burglaries that have happened in Nashville, Tennessee, in broad daylight in neighborhoods that are considered safe.

People in the neighborhood and surrounding areas of Nashville are becoming more aware of the importance of home security systems following an increase in the crime rate in recent times. Nashville alarm systems have a high rate of deterring such crimes and even if they do occur, are successful in alerting the authorities immediately. Security systems in Nashville are available at nominal costs that are well worth the peace of mind that they provide each time you go to sleep at night and each time you step out of your home, whether in the middle of the day or in the middle of the night.

Home security systems are an essential part of any home in today’s day and age. Alarm systems alert anybody on your registered call list each time there is any kind of suspicious activity anywhere around or in your home. So you don’t have to depend on the alertness of your neighbors to prevent any break-in or to report any burglary in your home. With security systems in Nashville, you can be assured that the authorities will be in your home within seconds or minutes of a break-in or burglary.

Home security systems can be a traditional keypad on your wall or a full set of features accessible on your smartphone. Whether you like it the traditional way or the high-tech smartphone way, FlexAlarms make sure that your home and belongings are safe and sound. You never have to worry about the safety and security of your elderly parents or relatives in Nashville anymore once you install security systems in Nashville. Ensure the safety and security of your family with a simple installation so that you know that your loved ones are always safe and protected.

Prevent Nashville Crime with Home Security Systems

by Flex Alarms

A doctor in Nashville returned from her duty hours to find her home ransacked out of recognition. Dr. Pamela Watson had left her home on April 30, 2015, to go to the hospital where she works and returned by noon, by which time the damage was done.

While the mess that was left behind by the burglars was itself mind boggling, what was taken was more heartbreaking for Dr. Watson. Precious jewelry belonging to her grandmother, aunt, and great-grandmother was found to be stolen (along with the last Christmas card written by her mother to her!). The loss of this heirloom jewelry has been painful for Dr. Watson, for whom family means a lot. The theft of the card is itself a sentimental loss as well as a mystery for her. Police are on the case to find the burglars.

When burglaries like this can happen in broad daylight, in busy neighborhoods, you are forced to think about the safety of your own home and belongings and the people in it. Often times, what is stolen may be more precious because of the memories attached to them and not just because of the monetary value of the items per se. Whether what is stolen is something that is precious because of its sentimental value or because of its monetary value or both, a burglary or a home invasion is a violation of one’s personal space. It is difficult to feel safe and secure at home again after such an incident.

It is in situations like this that a home security system can spell the difference between regret and delight. How happy you would be if a burglar would not even think of entering your house or even if he did, if the authorities were instantly alerted by the home security system so that there is no loss to anything in your home? With FlexAlarms, you don’t have to be worried about a break-in or burglary anymore. Just install one of our security systems in your home and know that you can never be looted in your own home.

Nashville alarm systems ensure that your home is covered and safe in the event of any break-in. Our security systems are affordable and well worth the minimal amount required to safeguard your home. Home security systems give you a feeling of safety and security that helps you sleep peacefully at night or gives you the peace of mind to stay away from home for any amount of time that you need to.

Our alarm systems can be controlled easily through your home. We also have home automation available, which adds further value to your purchase. A home security system will automatically alert the authorities and you in case of any break-in to your home, enabling the police to reach in no time at all. In a world of increasing crime, installing a Nashville alarm system could be the smartest thing you could do.